Wichita eagle., 1887-06-14
THE FIRST ANNUAL
Recital of the Wichita school OF Music-A De-
ilghtfm Musical Event.


Last evening at the Garfield was given the
first annual recital of the Wichita School OF
Music. The event has for some time been
looked forward to with 10 little pleasure
and anticipation by the music loving people
of the city. The young ladies of tie school
had spared no pains in peparatlo', and
they were gratifed to see the house well filled
with critical audience. The applause and
marks of appreciation from such auditors
best tell the reception accorded their efforts,
marking the recital as brilliant success and
one upon which the ladies may well felicl-
tate themselves.
The entertainment opened with
selection Of Rossini, Charity" In this
the Scbuman quartette made their debut,
and the most favorable impression created by
this as well as their rendition in conclusion,
of Wilson's Correcting to Spring." will ever
make them fayorites with Wichita's cultured
audiences. ;,
Mrs. A. L. Crawford, already SO well
known and appreciated for her emf
nent ability as pianist, performed
the second number. She seldom ap-
peared to better advantage, her expression
as we'll as execution seeming almost beyond
criticisms, SO delightfully."- entertaining was
her performance of ''La Fileuse" and
blooming Meadows"
The trio by Mr. Crawford, Miss Earl and
Miss Hamblin was beautiful and was well re
ceiyed by the audience.
In Schubert's Serenade the rich pure
tenor voice of Mr. Crawford was
given an opportunity of which he awaited
himself, charmed his hearers and carried
them in fancy to the ideal scenes which In
spired the great author in his production OF
this masterpiece.
'sDews of Summer Night" was given by
Miss Hamblin and Mr.. Howes. Mr.. Howes
| while not unknown in the musica
circles of the city has appeared in public
comparatively few times. His voice is ricf
and sweet, and he will no doubt meet with E
hearty welcome in the future.
Mr. Beach, too, was comparatively new t.
a Wichita audience, yet in hi
! performance of a selection from d.
Beriot he gained and held their sympathy
| aud showed himself violinist of sterling
worth and ability. He received, and vel
merited, the highest applause.
Miss Artie Earl is always a favorite
aud her delightful rendition Of
"Deep in My Heart" only gainet
her new laurels. The sweetness
of ba, voico bas boan so often commented
upon that little need be said.
After s'Le Tourbillon" by Mrs. Crawford
Miss Hamblin favored the audience will
"Fruelingszeit" then Bright Star Of Love.
Her rich, pure tones completely captivated
| Nothing could be sweeter; everybody ap
plauded and in spite of the admonition upoI
| the program of "No Encores" she wa
recalled and gave as successfully as before
| ''The Stile.p Even then her hearers seemed
loath to let her off.
The Lotus Quartette, gave fannie Lau
rien and here again the audience demanded
more, more; so they sang on encore ''Simpl'
| Simon"
Mr.. Crawford and Mr.. Breaker
sang beautifully duett from
IG. NJ Gabussi OF Mr.. Crawford
mention has already been made, and in Mr.
Bracken was seen young basso of decided
| merit
Mr.. Hulrs "Bedouin Love Song wa
rendered with that richness and volume o
tone which has in the past marked all OF hi
perfor mances He well merited the applaus
with which his rendition was greeted.